research

Conduct multi-source web research and synthesize cited findings.

43|2|Updated Jan 25, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/glowingkitty/OpenMates --skill research-glowingkitty
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: research
Source: https://github.com/glowingkitty/OpenMates/tree/main/backend/apps/web/focus_modes/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/glowingkitty/OpenMates --skill research-glowingkitty

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you replace superficial summaries with rigorous, multi-source research that exposes context, contradictions, and uncertainty.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scope-first investigation: Clarifies the exact research scope with you when needed.
  • Multi-angle web research: Runs multiple targeted searches across diverse, credible sources.
  • Evidence-grounded synthesis: Cross-checks claims, flags contradictions/gaps, and produces a structured, well-cited answer.
  • Balanced uncertainty reporting: Highlights bias, disputed evidence, and incomplete pictures without smoothing over gaps.
  • Use case: Prepare a high-quality briefing on climate change impacts by 2050 for coastal cities, including economic effects, differing expert views, and what data remains contested.

Quick Start

Tell the AI: “Research climate change’s economic impact on coastal cities by 2050, include competing viewpoints, and clearly cite sources.”

Frequently Asked Questions about research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I do multi-source web research with cross-checked citations?

Multi-source web research requires gathering and cross-checking evidence from diverse credible sources to expose context, contradictions, and uncertainty. It involves iterative targeted searches and synthesizing findings into a structured, well-cited response.

What is the best way to investigate expert disagreements and counterarguments?

Investigating expert disagreements requires multi-angle analysis to identify causes, effects, and context. By running targeted searches across multiple credible sources, you can detect contradictions, flag gaps, and report balanced uncertainty without smoothing over disputes.

How do I synthesize a research briefing with explicit source attribution?

To synthesize a research briefing with explicit source attribution, gather evidence from diverse sources and cross-check claims. Flag contradictions and gaps, then structure the findings into a well-cited response that highlights bias and disputed data.

Can I clarify the research scope before starting a multi-angle investigation?

Yes, clarifying the exact research scope is a scope-first investigation step performed before searching. This ensures the multi-angle web research targets the correct context, counterarguments, and expert disagreements before synthesizing the well-cited response.

Does automated fact checking smooth over incomplete evidence and gaps?

No, rigorous fact checking does not smooth over incomplete evidence. It explicitly flags contradictions, highlights bias, and reports balanced uncertainty, ensuring disputed data and missing context are clearly visible in the final synthesis.

When do I need to use a multi-source research approach instead of a single summary?

You need multi-source research when a topic requires rigorous analysis of causes, effects, and context. It replaces superficial summaries by exposing contradictions, detecting evidence gaps, and providing a structured synthesis with explicit source attribution.